Montreal teen in critical condition after stabbing during fight near high school

A 16-year-old teen is in critical condition in hospital after being stabbing during an afternoon altercation in Pointe-Claire on Tuesday.

Montreal police say officers were called to the intersection of John Fisher and Broadview Avenues at 2:40 p.m. and found the teenage boy with stab wounds to his upper body.

The incident happened just outside of St. Thomas High School when a fight broke out between two groups.

The victim was rushed to hospital and authorities say they fear for his life. Officials say he was still in critical condition as of Tuesday evening.

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Police say they have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the stabbing.

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